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Death of 28-year-old from plague in Russia sparks outbreak fears
Original: Plague is the Word of the Week: Why the world fears an outbreak after 28-year-old’s death in Russia
A 28-year-old in Russia has died of plague, prompting widespread concern about a possible outbreak. Health authorities are working to contain the disease, which is rare in modern times but still endemic in some regions. The death has revived fears of dangerous infectious disease spreading, and commentators are debating how prepared health systems are for such outbreaks.
Why now: A young person's death from plague, a disease most consider historical, has triggered renewed fears of an outbreak.
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- Plague is the Word of the Week: Why the world fears an outbreak after 28-year-old’s death in Russia · Firstpost
- Plague is the Word of the Week: Why the world fears an outbreak after 28-year-old’s death in Russia · Firstpost
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